As spring works its way to life, it's time to get rid of
winter's evidence and give your home a light, clean feeling. For
some, Mother Nature may not be sure which season she wants to stick
with so we put this interior checklist together to help you tackle
little updates while you're still stuck...

The connected
home is no longer a distant dream. Home owners are already ditching
many common household items for the sake of convenience
and greater efficiency. If
you're keeping up with the latest in home tech news, you know that
home automation will become the norm sooner than later. Below are...

Imagine a world where you can leave your home for a run and
never worry about hiding a key where - hopefully - no one will see.
Or imagine never locking yourself out of the house or worrying that
you might lose a spare.
That's the world many keyless lock owners live in. Here at
Schlage, we offer a...

Law enforcement agencies around
the country have noticed that home invasions have steadily
increased since 1995, when “home invasion robberies” were first
brought to the limelight on “The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.”
(leb.fbi.gov) Because of the confusing nature of the different
state laws and...

Making mistakes is often a part of life. While learning from
mistakes is often harmless, there are some lessons that could be
better learned in other ways. When it comes to your home's
security, that is one area you definitely want to cover your bases
as much as possible in hopes to avoid making any...

In a recent study, we found that an average American on an
average weekday interacted with door handles and locks 90+ times
per day. 90+ times per day. What other household item do
you engage with that often? With all that interaction, you would
think we were all subject matter experts on locks....

Once considered to be a distant
and futuristic luxury, home automation technology is actually more
accessible than ever. With just a few taps on a smartphone,
consumers can remotely control many devices in their homes, from
blinds and lights, to locks and security cameras.
The latest home automation...

Leading Lock Brand Showcases the Most Technologically
Advanced Mechanical and Electronic Locks with In-Demand Decorative
Hardware at 2014 International Builders' Show
CARMEL, Ind.--Schlage, creator of the
strongest security products available to the home builders market,
is bridging the gap between...

Our friends at ProTools Reviews recently installed and
reviewed our Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt. Read what they
had to say!
ProTools
Reviews writes: I saw something interesting at the 2013
Builders Show. Schlage (which, by the way, is pronounced “shlayg”)
showed off its new line of Camelot
touchscree...

It’s been firmly established that
we’re in the middle of a heatwave. What better time to dream of
cool late summer breezes and open windows? But when we can open our
windows again, don’t forget to keep security in mind. Often, a
break-in is just too easy for criminals because the homeowner
forgot to...

New Nexia-compatible deadbolt lock and energy management
solution by
Schlage and Trane among innovations unveiled at 2013
International
Builders' Show
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NexiaTM Home Intelligence, an
award-winning product by Ingersoll Rand brands
Schlage® and
Trane®,
brings to the...

Would you love a high end home security system for your house,
but there's not any room for it in the budget? You're in luck!
Bob Vila shows you 10 ways you can be creative
and amp up your home's security without breaking the bank.
1. Window Shades
Install window and door shades that make...

New Nexia-compatible deadbolt lock and energy management
solution by Schlage® and Trane are
unveiled at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics
Show
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
NexiaTM Home Intelligence, a
brand of
Ingersoll Rand, brings a bigger and better-than-ever home
automation system to...

Houzz: Leaving for the holidays? Even if your trip prep list is
a mile long, taking the time to go through a few extra steps to
ensure that your house is well cared for can bring a lot of peace
of mind. Installing a home security system may be the first thing
you think of, but there are plenty of...

Fussing with a jumble of keys at your front door is so old
fashioned. A new generation of locks lets you use your fingerprint,
keypad and even your smart phone to access your home — some even
allow you to lock and unlock
your doors remotely. Check out a few
keyless lock options after the jump…
Read...

Don’t let the Grinch or any other holiday crook spoil your
holiday festivities. As break-ins and robberies spike during the
holiday season, it’s important to keep your home and family safe
with these 7 tips.
Always
Lock Up. According to the FBI 28% of burglars don’t use
forced entry to access a home...

(BPT) - The coldest time of the year can also be the busiest.
With holiday entertaining, overnight guests and winter getaways, it
can be hard to ensure your home heating and other systems are
performing for optimal comfort and efficiency. In addition, the
Department of Energy reports that no...

Moving is one of the most stressful times in a person's
life. Make your move a little easier with these Moving Tips
featured on schlage.com. As a new
homeowner, not knowing who has keys or access to the home you just
purchased is unnerving. Inevitably, one of the first changes you’ll
make to your...

With the hustle
and bustle life brings, often times it's too easy to forget the
basics of personal safety. San Francisco SAFE, Inc (Safety Awareness for
Everyone), a non-profit organization that guides residents,
business owners and community members to improve the quality of
life in their...